The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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AN Invatation I took awhile to accept.

Well met. I am a rookie here, but used to hand draw all my maps for table top role playing. I am new to the digital arts. Been using GIMP for about a few months as I tried my hand at Arsheesh's Eriond styled map. It is tough & he recommended I join the guild since this is where I have been gaining my ideas as I attempt to undertake this map making. He has been quite helpful with me & I am grateful to him. Now, if only I could stop beating myself up about the difficulties I am having seeing this map to completion. I am stranded at a huge speed bump. Thank you for having such a grand place for like minds & artistic crafts to meet. From all I have seen, this is a great place.

By all means, put up a WIP thread and let people help you out over that speed bump! Don't be embarrassed to show where you are now; we've all been there. And some of us still are. I guarantee that the more quality feedback you get the faster you will improve.

10 4. I am almost done. I will post what I feel is completed & hope to hear from all the people in the guild. Indeed, through like minds we grow to be better when shown our errors. I have to finish my profile, but cartography is one of my artistic routes. I want to share all my abilities as they grow. Thank you Midgardsormr, I am glad to be well recieved & inspired.